Based on the first wave of the China Education Panel Survey, this study aims to test two competing mechanisms including son preference and meritocracy of leading to parents' expectations of and investment in their children's education. This article presents a general portrayal of academic performance among rural boys and girls. The findings depict…

The expectations of parents can shape the post-school pathways of young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Yet little is known about how parents view the employment prospects and priorities of their sons and daughters after high school. We examined expectations, preferences, and concerns of 1,065 parents of children and…

Collaboration among parents, educators, and students expands the knowledge base and promotes mutual respect among decision-makers involved in planning students' education. The relationship can help students achieve their goals. This study sought to examine the experiences among students with intellectual disability and their families in high…

A foundation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is critical for students' college and career advancement, but many U.S. students fail to take advanced mathematics and science classes in high school. Research has neglected the potential role of parents in enhancing students' motivation for pursuing STEM courses.…

The stories of four mathematically successful middle schools African American boys are used to describe the roles, perceptions, and experiences of their parents. The parents of played multiple roles for their sons: (a) guardians of opportunities, (b) standard setters, (c) resources for mathematical knowledge, and (d) models of success. As…

Amid various educational options, there are certain groups of parents who choose to send their children to military-styled boarding schools. There is abundant scholarly literature addressing traditional boarding schools but a paucity of extant, relevant literature specific to the choice of military boarding schools as an educational option. This…